DIY kit (The Harco Sailboat) Wooden Model Ship Kit
Wooden Model Ship Kit — The Harco Sailboat
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Full sail, varnished hull, resting on its two cradles.
- One or more evenings of building, phone put away
- A display piece, built with your own hands
- Free tweezers and ebook with your kit
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- Delivered in 5–15 business days
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- Missing piece? We send a new one
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- Intermediate
« Reçu en bon état. Exactement comme décrit. Instructions un peu difficiles à suivre. »
All sails set, varnished hull, resting on its two cradles.
The Harco is a two-masted sailboat built with all sails set: mainsails, topsails and jibs spread all the way to the tip of the bowsprit. The hull stays in dark varnished wood, with visible planking and no paint. It sits on a base with two cradles, made for a shelf or a display case.
A wooden model ship kit with all sails set
The hull is built the way a shipwright would do it: frames on the keel, then planks laid one by one. The deck gets its rudder and capstans. Then come the two masts, the yards, the long bowsprit, and finally the longest and most beautiful part: the thread rigging and the canvas sails. No painting step: the hull stays in bare wood.
Who is it for? For anyone who wants an impressive display boat and enjoys long, calm building sessions.
What's in the Harco Sailboat kit
What's in the box
- Laser-cut plywood sheets
- Wooden dowels for the masts, yards and bowsprit
- Canvas for the sails and thread for the rigging
- The two-cradle base
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions
Get the right tools
To see which tools really help during the build, read our tools guide.
Your questions about the Harco Sailboat
Your questions about this kit
Do I need glue?
Use regular wood glue (not included): on a planked hull, it guarantees a sturdy boat. Our guide to glue for wooden model kits helps you pick the right one.
Do I need to paint it?
No: the hull is varnished wood, no paint. Only the rigging takes some patience.
How do I protect it once it's finished?
The sails attract dust: a soft brush now and then is all it takes. Our article on how to protect your model kit has more tips, display cases included.
More questions? You'll find all our answers in the Nooko FAQ.
How the Harco Sailboat compares to our other kits
It makes a pair with The Harvey Sailboat: same two-mast size, but with a black hull. And for a really big project, The Seahorse Three-Master and its 603 pieces.
All sails set. And not a breath of wind required.
This model is part of our wooden model ship kits, within our wooden model kits family. To plan a long build, read our article on challenging wooden model kits. And for a scene that lights up between two books, discover our book nooks.
Reviews: they built their own model kit
★★★★★4,9/5 · 273 reviews of our kits
“Received in good condition. Exactly as described. Instructions a bit hard to follow.”
“I really can't wait to put it together - I'd already ordered this set before and it's so beautiful and so enjoyable to build that I wanted it again (to give as a gift)...”
“I haven't built it yet, but for the price, it's very well packed in a box with excellent presentation.”
“The puzzle is very delicate, you have to be careful when popping the pieces out at the end. I reinforced it with quick-dry glue, and the result is satisfying. I would ...”
“I hadn't realized it was a bit small 😁 But oh well, can't wait to build it. top”
“Very good, it comes with accessories and cannons.”
“Nice design! It arrived with no problems at all and on time.”
“Fast shipping, everything is complete and the kit is fantastic to build. The instructions are good too. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase :)”
“Well packed and shipped quickly. Not built yet, but the quality looks good. Thank you, and cheers to you.”
“Easy to assemble, you need to do it calmly and patiently, and although it's a bit small, it looks great.”
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How to build the model kit "The Harco Sailboat"
No need to have built a model before: the pieces are laser-cut, the illustrated instructions show every step, and your phone can stay on the table.
Pop out the pieces
The pieces pop out of the wooden sheets by hand, in the order of the instructions. Nothing to cut, nothing to paint.
Fit together, step by step
Every step is illustrated. In one sitting or in twenty-minute sessions, at your own pace.
Bring it to life
Depending on the model: a mechanism to wind up, LEDs to connect, or simply a piece to display on your shelf.
Fine tweezers help with the smallest pieces; the recommended tools are listed on the product page.
How to build the model kit "The Harco Sailboat"
With illustrated instructions for every step.
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Step 1Pop out
Put your phone away, open the box and pop out the pre-cut pieces.
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Step 2Assemble
Piece by piece, following the illustrated instructions. In one evening or over several.
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Step 3Display it
It finds its place on a shelf. And you built it.
Why choose a wooden model kit from Nooko?
The same joy of building, without the bad surprises.
| What is included | Nooko | Often elsewhere |
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| Free shipping on qualifying orders | ||
| Free ebook: the guide to screen-free evenings | ||
| Broken or missing piece replaced with just a photo | ||
| A real person answers you | ||
| 30 days to change your mind, as long as the kit is not built |
FAQ: the model kit "The Harco Sailboat"
Is it hard to build?
And when it is done?
What if a piece is broken?
Shipping and returns
Free shipping on qualifying orders. Your order is delivered to your country in 5–15 business days, dispatch included. You get your tracking number by email as soon as your package ships.
30 days to change your mind: if the kit is not for you, send it back unbuilt and in its original packaging within 30 days, and we will refund you. Read our refund policy.
The exact contents of the kit, any power source and the recommended tools are described higher up on the product page. Have another question? You will find all the answers in the Nooko FAQ.
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